An unexpected and unwelcome development at work - my company has decided to close the Seattle site. I haven't been laid off - at least not just yet. Instead, I'm converting to a fully remote position. But I suspect it's only a matter of time now until I do get laid off. All of this is happening rather quickly. I don't think anyone knew anything was wrong until we got the invite for a mandatory Seattle all-hands meeting late yesterday before being told the news this morning. And we've essentially got less than 2 weeks to clear out our desks before becoming fully remote - so apparently the Seattle office is going to be shut before even Thanksgiving. It could've been a lot worse - some people in the office will get laid off, and others will only be offered the chance to transfer to California. At least I won't have to put up with my annoying cube neighbo(u)r for much longer! But there will be a lot of people I will miss seeing, and I will miss playing ping pong.
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